English rendering of PM's speech during interaction with the Security Forces in Bastar, Chhattisgarh

The Prime Minister celebrated Diwali in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, marking the first time in over fifty years that every district in the country is free from Naxalism and Maoist terror.

• Over 50 crore people have risen out of extreme poverty in the past 12 years.
• More than 15,000 kilometres of roads were built and 9,500 mobile towers installed in Naxal-affected regions.
• The PM Janman Yojana was launched for the development of the most backward tribal regions.
• No CRPF personnel lost their lives during duty in the past year.
• Around 175 Eklavya schools were opened for tribal children in Naxal-affected areas.